Building Service Supervisor

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Illinois State University is seeking a Building Service Supervisor to direct and supervise personnel in Bond and General Revenue Facilities on multiple shifts. The role focuses on implementing participative management, coordinating Building Services efforts, and participating in quality initiatives.

The position supports training, product testing, and input into equipment purchases, with a strong emphasis on compliance with codes and contracts. A robust benefits package accompanies the role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years in building service operations.
• Minimum 2 years in custodial supervisory capacity.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and supervision to personnel in Bond and General Revenue Facilities on multiple shifts.
• Participate in quality initiatives and develop good working relationships.
• Assist in research, testing, and training for new products, supplies, and equipment used in Building Services operations.
• Provide input into the acquisition of products.

Skills

Custodial supervisory experience

Building service operations experience

Valid driver's license

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

3 years experience in building service operations

2 years supervisory capacity in custodial

Job description

Title: Building Service Supervisor
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Janitorial

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to be managerially responsible for and to provide direction and supervision to personnel in Bond and General Revenue Facilities on any shift (8:00 am-4:30 pm, 4:00 pm-12:30am and 11:00 pm-7:30 am). It is this position's responsibility to adopt and practice the philosophies of participative management by actively participating in quality initiatives and developing good working relationships as well as to ensure compliance with all applicable codes negotiated through agreements/contracts from all employees under his/her direction.

The Building Service Supervisor improves the campus facilities by participating in the coordination of efforts of the Building Services division. This position assists in the research, testing, and training for new products, supplies, and equipment used in Building Services operations and provides input into the acquisition of products.

Additional Information

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday / administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$5,153/month

Required Qualifications

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Three (3) years (36 months) of experience in building service operations or related work.
3. Two (2) years (24 months) in building custodial supervisory capacity.
4. Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Supervisory ability.
2. Strong written and oral communication skills.
3. Strong customer service orientation.
4. Initiative and ability to solve problems and identify alternative solutions.
5. Ability to promote team building through effective and timely communication.
6. Knowledge of techniques and methods employed in commercial/institutional housekeeping.
7. Knowledge of Illinois and Federal regulations regarding health, safety, and employee right to know.
8. Ability to attend meetings during various times of day or night.
9. Ability and willingness to work varying and unusual work schedules.
10. Ability to work independently.
11. The incumbent must comply with all University policies and procedures, IDOL, EPA, OSHA, and safety regulations, and applicable union contracts.
12. Computer experience in Microsoft Office.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 4:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Functional Expectations

1. Ability to climb stairs and to remain on feet for extended periods of time.
2. Move about campus in various locations to conduct day-to-day work.
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

September 2026

Required Applicant Documents

• Resume

Optional Applicant Documents

• Transcripts - See Special Instructions section for additional options
• Certification of Retirement Annuity

Special Instructions for Applicants

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
[e-mail]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at [phone].